Anton/Bauer AB-HDRF

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The AB-HDRF System, a compact 5.8 GHz COFDM RF system which transmits a robust HD signal over great distances, all the while being powered by Anton/Bauer Logic Series® batteries.

A collaboration between Anton/Bauer and Vitec Group sister company Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), the AB-HDRF System utilizes the 5.8 GHz frequency band allowing customers to operate without the need for an FCC license. The AB-HDTX transmitter sends its signal directly to the AB-HDRX dual-diversity receiver or the DirectVu handheld confidence monitor/receiver. The unit's size makes it ideal for reality-based, ENG/EFP and live event coverage.

The AB-HDRF System has an RF output of 100 mW and is capable of accepting a wide range of HD/SD video formats along with embedded audio from the HD SDI output on the camera. The use of MPEG-4 compression allows the signal to travel more than a half-mile in line-of-site applications. The system offers users the flexibility to be able to choose from 12 different channels in which to transmit to ensure the least amount of interference. The AB-HDRF System has been certified with CE and FCC Part 15.

Anton/Bauer has developed this kit that incorporates all the necessary pieces of equipment you need for on-the-go/on-site applications. The AB-HDRF System includes:

The AB-HDTX Transmitter is a product focused on the future of broadcast workflow. The camera mountable TX features SD/HD encoding in a miniature transmit solution package. The AB-HDTX can deliver 100mW from a package that conveniently mounts between the Gold Mount® on your camera and Anton/Bauer Logic Series® battery.

Designed for a new generation of HD SDI capable compact cameras, the AB-HDTX supports video and embedded audio transmission with selectable bandwidths of 6, 7 and 8 MHz within the 5.8 GHz range. The unit’s size makes it ideal for point of view, ENG, sporting events, and reality-based productions as well as confidence monitoring.

The AB-HDTX features superb H.264 SD and HD encoding capabilities and operates in the standard 2k DVB-T COFDM mode.

The AB-HDTX has a friendly local control panel. The local controls include the selection of up to 12 presets, High/Low RF power and TX/Standby. The AB-HDTX is a perfect companion to the AB-HDRX stand alone receiver or Direct VU handheld monitor/receiver.

Designed for a new generation of camera-mounted HD SDI transmitters the AB-HDRX supports video and embedded audio transmission with selectable bandwidths of 6, 7 and 8 MHz within the 5.8 GHz range. The unit’s size makes it ideal for point of view, ENG, sporting events, and reality-based production as well as confidence monitoring. It’s ability to be powered from an Anton/Bauer Logic Series® battery allows for complete portability.

The AB-HDRX has a friendly local control panel. The local controls include the selection of up to 12 presets. Simple to read unit statistics on the front panel include Receive Signal Level, Streaming and Decode.